Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8481, Richard Fletcher, Va.

SERVICE
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Fletcher, Richard
S. 8481
CONTENTS
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Virginia 23.042
Richard Fletcher of Pymmesick in the State of Va who was a Pr: in the Comfy commands by Captain Sumner of the ————— commands by ————— in the Va: line for 7 mos. 6 days.
Date of death not m. 08
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 24 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of Oct 33. and Supt Robt Turnbull Laurensburg Va
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833 60 — Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 mar: 34 12 $72
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath Price Clerk Book E Vol. 6 1/2 Page 13

State of Virginia
Brunswick County to wit
On this 22 day of July 1833 personally appeared in open court before the Justices of the Court of Brunswick now sitting, Richard Fletcher, born in the said County and State aforesaid, and now and always has been a resident of the same, aged seventy years the 26 th day of October last, but has no record of his age, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he was drafted in the service of the United States in the year 1777 and served a term of six weeks under Capt n Ben a Simmons at Norfolk, no other Officer now recollected. That he was drafted in the year 1778 under Capt n John Clayton, Richard Elliott, Colonel, and served at Cabin Point a term of six weeks. That he volunteered and served a term of three months under Capt n H. Cooke, Genl Lawson Commanding Officer, the name of the Col o not recollected That he was first stationed near Petersburg, then at Cabin Point and then at McKies Mill but believes it to be 1780 year not recollected. That he volunteered and served a term of six weeks in the year 1781. under Capt n Buchner Stith, Genl. Meutens the Commanding Officer no other Officer recollected, this term was performed in the County of Brunswick. That he has no documentary evidence to prove his services, neither does he at this time recollect any person by whom he can prove the same. That he was in no battle, and never marched out of the State of Virginia. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Rich d Fletcher

We John G. Claiborne a Clergyman residing of the County of Brunswick and Augustine Claiborne lately residing in the same, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Richard Fletcher who has subscribed, and sworn to the foregoing declaration, that we believe him to be seventy years of age; that he is respected and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
John G. Claiborne
Augustine Claiborne
And the said Court hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states - And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that John G. Claiborne who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the County of Brunswick, and that Augustine Claiborne who has also signed the same, lately resided in said County, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Robert Turnbull Clerk of the County Court of Brunswick, in the State of Virginia, do hereby cert that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Richard Fletcher for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and annex the seal of the said Court, this twenty fourth day of July One thousand eight hun- dred and thirty three, and in the fif- teenth year of our foundation.
R Turnbull

March 24, 1939
BA-J/AWF Richard Fletcher S. 8481
Mrs. Carl W. Moulton 304 N. 5th Street Ironton, Ohio
Dear Madam:
The data furnished herein concerning Richard Fletcher were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 8481, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Richard Fletcher was born October 26, 1762 in Brunswick County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not given.
While a resident of Brunswick County, Richard Fletcher served as a private with the Virginia troops, as follows-
In 1777, six weeks in Captain Benjamin Simmons' company; in 1778, six weeks in Captain John Clayton's company, Colonel Richard Elliott's regiment; in 1780, three months in Captain H. Cocke's company; in 1781, six weeks in Captain Buckner Stith's company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 22, 1833, at which time he was living in Brunswick County, Virginia, where he had lived always.
The papers on file in this claim contain no discernible data in regard to his family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and

possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data-
Richard Fletcher Certificate #23042 Issued October 29, 1833 Rate $24.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Rev War
8481 INVALID.
1917, June 12. History to Mrs. C. W. Cherry. Fr.
1929- Feb. 21-Heath L. Homer
Saturn 1938. Oct 12- lish to G. K. Fletcher 1939. m di 24- .. Mrs. Earl W. moulton
File No. 8481
Richard Fletcher
For Rev War
Act: June 1 st 32
Index: —Vol. 102 , Page 127
[Arrangement of 1870.]

W 211. 417
Richard Fletcher
Admiral a pro rata 7 mo. half of $24.00 Free
Laurenceville Va July 24 th
The Secretary of the War Department Washington City D.C.

no envelope when this reached Rev. War Section
Little Rock, Ark
Commissioner of Pensions: — May 26-1917
Dear Sir: —
I would like
very much to have the record of Richard Fletcher who was a Rev. Soldier - (Brunswick) from Ga - also of John Fletcher from Ga - Bounty Warrants (rejected claim)
War Reports Ms; 4-180-182 The above record copied from Ga State Library - I would like to have the War record of these two men - & certainly would thank you if you will help me. If there are any charges please write me prices &
Thanking you again Yrs Cordially Mrs C.W. Cherry
701 111 2 77

Homer Patum
1923 - ## ## H st NW
Washington, D.C.
Personal Call
Feb. 20, 1929

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9/6/38
W. & Veterans Admin. Wash. D.C.
Dear Sir -
I have a communication from our State Librarian - which says you have in a Report from Secy of war - in relation to the Pension Establishment of the U.S. Volume 2 (Washington, 1835) - the name of Richard Fletcher, receiving a government pension - Would you please let me know how much to have a copy of

this - especially any data as to his family + dates
Yours resp.
A.K. Fletcher Jr.
YAMAHA 2.2P ON THE COVER 1st GEN 10-20-1961 W. H. H. and the rest of the AV DRUGMONISM

Croton, Ohio
Feb. 11, 1939.
Veterans Administration,
Washington, D.C.
Mr. A. D. Hiller: -
Would you please look up for me
the Revolutionary War records of the following:
1. Richard Fletcher, born 1720 Prince Wm. Co. Va. may have enlisted from Prince Wm. Co. Va. or Washington Co. Va. , or North Carolina . had sons, Aaron, Moses, John Gould, and Simon. There is also a Richard Fletcher enlisted from Brunswick Co.  (get pension) send any record, pension claim etc -
2. Joseph Fletcher (Stafford Co. Va - age 19 yrs - 5 ft 5 in - Trade - Planter, England. enlisted Nov - 25. 1756.
3. Richard Holden , Romney, (now in West Va) 20. (report sent from Va. State Librarian)
4. Isham " , Bounty Warrent. Pension War 5, 74 { of Rev. War. }
5. Jesse " " " "
6. Simon " War 5, 1779 - 80.
7. John " or Holden - War 4, 197.
8. Robert " Orange Petitions, 1781.
9. Thomas Fletcher , enlisted from Halifax Co - rec'd pension.
10. Moses Fletcher, married Sarah Martin. July 10, 1759 enlisted from Fauquier Co, Va. or from Stafford Co. Va - 1720-1760 ref. by Wm. F. Boogher, Wash. D.C.)

11. Thomas Fletcher, married Elizabeth — enlisted from Fauquier Co. Va.
Send as soon as possible — please —
Sincerely
Mrs. Carl W. Moulton.
304 N. 5th St., Fronton, Ohio

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Richard Fletcher a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. F. 8481.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1777. 6 wks Pvt. Benj. Simmons ✓ Va.   1778. 6 " John Clayton Richard Elliott   1780. 3 mos. H. Coche ✓   1781. 6 wks Buchner Stith ✓  
Battles engaged in, _____ ✓ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Brunswick Co., Va. Date of application for pension, July 22, 1833 His cl. was al. Residence at date of application, Brunswick Co., Va. Age at date of application, B. Oct. 26, 1762, in Brunswick Co. Va.
Remarks: There are no data relative to family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
February 21, 1929.
Homer Tatum 1925 H Street, N. W. Washington, D. C.
Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 8481, it appears that Richard Fletcher was born October 26, 1762 in Brunswick County, Virginia.
While residing in said Brunswick County, he enlisted and served as a private with the Virginia Troops, as follows-
In 1777, six weeks in Captain Benjamin Simmons' Company; in 1778, six weeks in Captain John Clayton's Company, Richard Elliott's Regiment; in 1780, three months in Captain H. Cooke's Company; in 1781, six weeks in Captain Buckner Stith's Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 22, 1833, at which time he was living in Brunswick County, Virginia.
There are no data as to family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

October 12, 1938
BA-J/AWF Richard Fletcher S. 8481
Mr. A. K. Fletcher, Jr. Harrisonburg Virginia
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Richard Fletcher of Virginia.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S.8481, based upon the military service of Richard Fletcher in the Revolutionary War.
Richard Fletcher was born October 26, 1762 in Brunswick County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Brunswick County, Richard Fletcher served as a private with the Virginia troops, as follows-
In 1777, six weeks in Captain Benjamin Simmons' company; in 1778, six weeks in Captain John Clayton's company, Colonel Richard Elliott's regiment; in 1780, three months in Captain H. Cocke's company; in 1781, six weeks in Captain Buckner Stith's company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 22, 1833, then a resident of Brunswick County, Virginia, where he had lived always.
The papers on file in this claim contain no

discernible data in regard to family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and furnish the following data-
Richard Fletcher Certificate #23042 Issued October 29, 1833 Rate $24.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

March 23, 1939.
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BA-J/CC Richard Fletcher S.8481
Mrs. Carl W. Moulton 304 N. 5th Street Ironton, Ohio.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of about twelve Revolutionary War soldiers, one cited on your list as Richard Fletcher of Brunswick County, Virginia who received a pension.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information it has been impossible to comply in full with each request pertaining to soldiers of that war. The record of Richard Fletcher of Brunswick County, Virginia is furnished you herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.